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General Incorporated Foundation

Japan Study Abroad Foundation

Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF) Mitsui Seimei Bldg. 1F, 1-4-15, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-0075 JAPAN Tel: (81) (0)3-5287-2941 (JSAF) Tel: (81) (0)3-5287-2942 (ACEJ) Fax: (81) (0)3-5287-2943 E-mail: info@japanstudyabroad.org; info@acej.org Web: www.japanstudyabroad.org; www.acej.org/;   www.jsaf-ieltsjapan.com

  

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Mission Statement The mission of the General Incorporated Foundation Japan Study Abroad Foundation is to encourage all participants to interact with other cultures around the world and to contribute to the development of a society that respects diverse values. Through a broad range of high quality education abroad opportunities, we enhance participants’ international awareness and build the skills they need to succeed in their local societies as well as in the international community. Through English language testing, training, student placement, and customer centered services, we enable participants to expand their communication skills and facilitate their engagement in academic and professional global opportunities. Our goals are to equip all participants with the knowledge and skills they need to become future global leaders and to provide people who have not traditionally enjoyed the benefits of global experiences with increased access to international opportunities. History ACEJ In 1996, the American Cultural Exchange of Japan (ACEJ) was established as the Japan Office for the American Cultural Exchange (A.C.E.) a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, since 1973. Mr. Shinji Moriyama, President, served as the chair of A.C.E.’s International Advisory Council and special advisor to the Board, http://www.cultural.org/about/board/. Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF) In 2000, the Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF) was founded to specialize in academic study abroad programs for Japanese students.

General Incorporated Foundation Japan Study Abroad Foundation

Organization DescriptionEstablished: 2014

Chair and President: Mr. Shinji Moriyama

JSAF: Japan Study Abroad Foundation

Established: 2000

Global Academic

Education

ACEJFormerly American Cultural

Exchange of Japan

Established: 1996

Global Language Education

IELTS

Official Test CentreIn Partnership with IDP Education

Certified: 2016

Language Testing, Training, and Student Placement Services

  

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General Incorporated Foundation Japan Study Abroad Foundation In November 2014, the General Incorporated Foundation Japan Study Abroad Foundation was established under the Act on General Incorporated Associations and General Incorporated Foundations (Act No. 48 of June 2, 2006) as a Japanese non-profit foundation. With this new umbrella foundation, we have achieved our goal of uniting the Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF) and ACEJ (American Cultural Exchange of Japan, building on the well-known name and outstanding reputations of JSAF and ACEJ and benefiting both organizations. This foundation maintains JSAF’s and ACEJ’s heritage and mission. JSAF has provided study abroad experiences for more than 1,000 Japanese university students at selected universities and colleges in U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Official IELTS Test Centre in partnership with IDP Education / Test Centre Tokyo (JP112) Osaka (JP114)

In May 2016, JSAF established a new partnership with IDP: IELTS Australia, a subsidiary of IDP Education, https://www.idp.com/global/ielts. IDP Education is a global leader in English language testing and training and student placement services. IDP: IELTS Australia is a co-owner of IELTS with the British Council and Cambridge English Language Assessment. It manages English

language test centres in 50 countries and supports more than 9,000 universities, governments, professional bodies and employers that accept IELTS results. Our partnership with IDP: IELTS Australia opens the door for more opportunities and customer centered services for IELTS test-takers. JSAF, with comprehensive support from IDP: IELTS Australia, provides IELTS testing services at various venues in Japan. The combination of IELTS and Study Abroad programs strengthens JSAF and enables us to provide more global opportunities for all participants. On March 26, 2018, IELTS confirmed that it had fulfilled all of the conditions required to participate in the Japanese National University Entrance Examinations that will be given after 2020 by the National Center for University Entrance Examinations. http://www.dnc.ac.jp/corporation/daigakunyugakukibousyagakuryokuhyoka_test/en_info.html On July 18, 2018, JSAF opened its branch office in Osaka and started IELTS operations in West area as JSAF-IELTS official test centre Osaka (JP114). Memberships:

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

AIEA: Association of International Education Administrators

JAFSA: Japan Network for International Education

Tokyo YMCA Supporting Member

 

  

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JSAF Organization Description

Global Academic Education

Established: 2000

The Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF) JSAF specializes in assisting undergraduate university students to study abroad in non-degree, visiting student programs in the U.S. and in other countries. Participants undertake academic or language studies for a semester or an academic year as visiting, non-degree students. STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Participants may choose from these programs: 1. Prestige Study Abroad Program (PSAP) 2. Study Abroad Program (SAP) 3. Foreign Language Program (FLAP) 4. Foreign Language Program Plus (FLAP+) 5. Global Learning Program (GLP) 1. Prestige Study Abroad Program (PSAP) PSAP is a program for students of academic distinction who wish to study at a highly ranked, famous, world-class university for a semester or an academic year of academic studies. Through PSAP, students are placed as visiting, non-degree students at a JSAF’s prestige university partner institution of their choice, and for which they are qualified. Destination universities in this group are ranked within the top 50 in the world and are considered to be the highest-level educational institutions in the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. 2. Study Abroad Program (SAP) SAP is an academic emphasis study abroad program for students who wish to take undergraduate academic courses for a semester or an academic year. Through SAP, students are placed as visiting, non-degree students at a JSAF’s university partner institution of their choice, and for which they are qualified. In many cases, if the applicant has not achieved the language skill entry criteria the student may be permitted to participate in a bridge program or study English before, or simultaneously with, academic courses. 3. Foreign Language Program (FLAP) FLAP is a language emphasis study abroad program for students who wish to study English or other languages, such as Spanish, French, or Italian, for a

semester or an academic year. FLAP is jointly organized by JSAF and its sister organization, the American Cultural Exchange of Japan (ACEJ). Through FLAP, students are placed at JSAF/ACEJ public and private partner institutions, which include many university intensive ESL programs, private ESL provider programs, and other independent English schools. 4. Foreign Language Program PLUS (FLAP+) FLAP+ is a one-year (2 semesters) English Language study abroad program. Through FLAP+, students are placed in JSAF/ACEJ partner intensive English programs, which have agreed to provide students, who meet their English proficiency requirements, with the opportunity to take one or two undergraduate credit-bearing courses concurrently with upper level English language courses in the second semester. The concept of this plan is similar to bridge, concurrent studies, or transition programs and provides students with the academic, linguistic and cultural support that they need for successful completion of their academic courses while they complete their English language studies. 5. Global Learning Program (GLP) GLP is a study abroad program that provides qualified students with experiential learning opportunities abroad including service-learning, volunteer experiences, and internships in their fields in the U.S. and many other countries. Opportunities include:

Global Certificate programs (such as TESOL certificate, Medical English certificate, Business English certificate) may be summer programs or longer programs. Internships in Washington, D.C. are provided through WISH Internships, an organization dedicated to providing qualified students with quality internships in their field, http://internsdc.com/wish-internships/. Service-learning experiences in the U.S. are provided through a partnership with United Planet, a not-for-profit international service organization, http://www.unitedplanet.org/.

  

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Service-learning experiences in Bogamoyo, Tanzania; Bangkok, Thailand; Cape Town, South Africa; Cartago, Costa Rica; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; Lima, Peru; New Delhi, India; Rabat, Morocco; Salvador, Brazil; and the Volta Region, Ghana, are provided through Cross-Cultural Solutions, a not-for-profit international service organization, www.crossculturalsolutions.org.

JSAF RESPONSIBILITIES JSAF is responsible for recruitment and screening of students, advising, pre-departure orientation, language training, assistance with student visa procedures, travel and insurance assistance, application procedures, housing and meals, academic advising, and counseling. JSAF also provides 24-hour emergency contact while students are abroad. As a sponsoring organization, JSAF pays application fees, tuition and university fees, as well as room and board, if these fees are fixed. In addition, JSAF develops and maintains relationships with the hosting partner institutions. DESTINATION HOST RESPONSIBILITIES The host university makes the admission decisions and provides appropriate non-immigrant visa forms, tuition and/or housing discounts or scholarships (if possible), university information including application procedure, admission requirements, student support services which the university currently offers to all international students, a guarantee of dormitory housing (preferred when available) or homestay, and other services. JSAF PROGRAM SERVICES: JSAF supports and advises students during the process of choosing the university, college, or school that best meets their individual goals, needs, and interests. JSAF provides every student with the following services before during, and after their program:

Before departure: Individual advising and counseling / 1-1.5 hour

per person (no charge) Application to host universities and ESL

programs Arrangement of accommodation and airport pick-

up or shuttle service Individual advising for TOEFL / IELTS

preparation Academic English lessons Pre-departure orientation and pre-departure

English workshop (2 days)

Travel assistance (student visa application and flight booking through our partner travel agency)

Insurance application (AIU travel insurance) Phone call for final check one week before

departure

While studying abroad: Check-list of important things to do upon arrival Academic advising throughout the study abroad

period 24 hour emergency assistance in Japanese

(Japan IR & C support desk) Contact every 2 weeks Report to students’ home universities Correspondence to parents Useful information and event announcements

(such as Career Forum in Boston / Oct-Nov / with feedback from past participants)

After completing the program: Certificate for completion of the program Return “time capsule” letter Periodic newsletter from JSAF JSAF reunion party Career support seminars Further educational opportunities abroad JSAF SCREENING PROCESS: JSAF has a very careful and thorough screening process. We work closely with our sending Japanese partners and our receiving destination partners to customize this process to meet their needs and requirements. This includes following all requirements, additional screening processes, and other conditions they may request. Each destination host university or college sets its own admission requirements. We adhere to their requirements for the university’s application and follow their admission process. We screen students to be sure they meet the specific English language test score requirements and GPA requirements set by the destination university. 1. The first part of the screening process requires students to complete JSAF’s internal screening application. This is not an application to a specific destination university or college. This is the first step before JSAF will consider a student for study abroad to any destination university or college. This screening application demonstrates that students meet our minimum requirements to study abroad and provides our study abroad advisors with the information they need to advise each student appropriately.

  

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Since destination university requirements vary,

JSAF sets a minimum GPA of 2.6 (out of 4.0) as our first screening requirement before we will consider a student for study abroad to any destination university or college. If the student’s GPA is lower than 2.6, we will not accept his/her screening application. The JSAF study abroad advisors may consider an exception if other indicators (such as the level of his/her home university or a special reason for the low GPA) show that the applicant is qualified. In these special cases the advisors encourage the student to exceed 2.6 by the time of departure.

Since destination university requirements vary, JSAF sets the minimum English proficiency scores at 61iBT and 5.5 IELTS as our second requirement for the screening application before we will consider a student for study abroad to any destination university or college.

 

All students must submit one academic letter of recommendation and one language letter of recommendation, which we will include with their application materials when they apply to a specific destination host university or college.

 

JSAF requires each applicant to submit a medical information sheet in order for us to screen for physical or mental health issues. It is very important for us to know that a student is not suffering from mental illness.

2. During the second part of the screening process, each student must undergo an intensive screening interview and counseling session with a JSAF study abroad advisor. Most of these interviews are done in person (face-to-face), but if necessary, Skype is used. We are very careful to assess how serious and committed the student is to doing the work necessary to accomplish his/her academic goals. The study abroad advisor always asks about the student’s motivation for studying abroad and carefully evaluates his/her attitude to decide if the student is an appropriate candidate for the program. 3. The third aspect of the screening process is to consider the students’ home universities. Most JSAF sending partner universities are ranked in top 5% of Japanese universities. We select the best universities in order to recruit from a pool of students who already have good educational backgrounds.

In addition to this screening, JSAF provides all students with academic English lessons and a 2-day pre-departure English workshop. Despite this careful screening and language preparation, some students may still need to improve their academic English in order to be as successful as we would like them to be in academic courses. We recommend that those borderline students, who have barely met the minimum requirements, participate in a bridge, transition or concurrent enrollment program. SENDING JAPANESE PARTNER UNIVERSITIES: 1. Aoyama Gakuin University

http://www.aoyama.ac.jp/en/ 2. Daito Bunka University

http://www.daito.ac.jp/english/ 3. Doshisha University

http://www.doshisha.ac.jp/english/index.html 4. Dokkyo University

http://www.dokkyo.ac.jp/english/index_e.html 5. Fukui Prefectural University

http://www.fpu.ac.jp/en/ 6. Fukushima University

http://english.adb.fukushima-u.ac.jp/ 7. Gakushuin University

http://www.gakushuin.ac.jp/univ/english/index.html

8. The Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing http://www.redcross.ac.jp/english/index.html

9. Japan Women’s University http://www.jwu.ac.jp/eng/

10. J.F. Oberlin University http://www.obirin.ac.jp/en/ 11. Jissen Women’s University

http://www.jissen.ac.jp/en/ 12. Juntendo University, Faculty of Liberal Arts

http://www.juntendo.ac.jp/english/ 13. Kagoshima University http://hh.kuas.kagoshima-

u.ac.jp/kokusaijigyo/english/index.html 14. Kobe City University of Foreign Studies

http://www.kobe-cufs.ac.jp/english/index.html 15. Kobe College http://www.kobe-

c.ac.jp/ekc/index.html 16. Kobe University http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/ 17. Konan University http://www.konan-

u.ac.jp/english/index.html 18. Kyoto Institute of Technology

http://www.kokusai.kit.ac.jp/english/index.html 19. Musashino University http://www.musashino-

u.ac.jp/english/index.html 20. Nagoya City University https://www.nagoya-

cu.ac.jp/english/index.html

  

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21. Nara Prefectural University http://www.narapu.ac.jp/

22. Nara Women’s University http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/iec/english/index.html

23. Osaka City University http://www.osaka-cu.ac.jp/en

24. Osaka Kyoiku University (New) https://osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/en/index.html

25. Osaka Sangyo University http://www.osaka-sandai.ac.jp/english/

26. Otemon Gakuin University https://www.otemon.ac.jp/english.html

27. Otsuma Women's University http://www.gakuin.otsuma.ac.jp/english/

28. Ryukoku University, The Faculty of Intercultural Communication http://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/english2/

29. Seijo University http://www.seijo.ac.jp/en/ 30. Seikei University

http://www.seikei.ac.jp/university/eng/ 31. Sophia University

http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/e_top 32. Tokai University http://www.u-

tokai.ac.jp/international/index.html 33. Tokyo Denki University

http://web.dendai.ac.jp/albums/abm.php?f=abm00001092.pdf&n=TDU_profile_brochure2016.pdf

34. Tokyo Gakugei University http://www.u-gakugei.ac.jp/english/

35. Tokyo Keizai University http://www.tku.ac.jp/english/

36. Tokyo Woman’s Christian University http://office.twcu.ac.jp/o-board/twcu-e/text/index.html

37. Toyama University http://www.u-toyama.ac.jp/en/index.html

38. Toyo Eiwa University http://www.toyoeiwa.ac.jp/english/engtop.html

39. Toyo Gakuen University http://www.tyg.jp/e/ 40. Toyo University

http://www.toyo.ac.jp/english/index.html 41. University of the Ryukyus http://w3.u-

ryukyu.ac.jp/gakusaibu/kokusai/?lang=en 42. University of Tsukuba

https://www.kufs.ac.jp/english_site/index.html 43. Yamanashi Gakuin University

http://www.ygu.ac.jp/index.php 44. Yokohama City University

http://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/index-e.html 45. Yokohama National University

http://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/  

 

 

 

  

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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM (SAP) DESTINATION PARTNER UNIVERSITIES: JSAF's partner destination universities in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa Spain, and the U.K., include:

UNITED STATES

American University, Washington, DC

American University Washington Semester Program, Washington DC

Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina

Arcadia University, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio

California State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Northridge

Carroll College, Helena, Montana

Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado

Columbia University, New York City, NY

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (SUNY), New York City, NY

Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington

Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York

Harvard University/Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Humboldt State University, Arcata, Humboldt County, California

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

IUPUI: Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri

Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio (New)

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington

Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut

Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa

Saint Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California

Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington

Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California

Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee

University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY), Albany, New York

University of Arizona, Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), Tucson, Arizona

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension, Los Angeles, California

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, Colorado

University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi

University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama

University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina

  

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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota

University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Washington, International & English Language Program, Seattle, Washington

Utica College, Utica, New York

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana

Washington State University, Pullman, Washington

Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon

Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

AUSTRALIA

Australian Catholic University

Flinders University

Griffith University

Swinburne University of Technology

University of New South Wales

University of Queensland

University of Western Australia

University of Wollongong

CANADA

University of British Columbia

University of Toronto, English Language Program (ELP)

CZECH REPUBLIC

University of Economics, CEPA Foundation

FRANCE

Foundation Robert de Sorbon, Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne

Université de Strasbourg, CEPA Foundation

GERMANY

SRH University Heidelberg, CEPA Foundation

IRELAND

Dublin City University

Griffith College Dublin

Maynooth University, the National University of Ireland Maynooth

National College of Ireland, Dublin

Trinity College Dublin

ITALY

Cultural Centre for Foreigners, University of Florence

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan

NEW ZEALAND

University of Auckland

University of Canterbury

University of Otago

SOUTH AFRICA

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

SPAIN

Cursos Internacionales, Salamanca University

University of Deusto, CEPA Foundation

UNITED KINGDOM

Glasgow Caledonian University, INTO

King’s College London, the University of London

Newcastle University, INTO

Northumbria University

Oxford University, Oxford Study Abroad Programme

Queen Mary, the University of London

Queen’s University, Belfast, INTO

Richmond University, the American International University in London

University of Arts London, Language Centre

University of East Anglia

University of Exeter, INTO

CEPA Foundation

Through a partnership agreement with CEPA Foundation, http://www.cepa-foundation.org/, a study abroad organization based in Germany, JSAF provides a broad range of academic study abroad programs in Europe.

  

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ACEJ Organization Description

Global Language Education

Established: 1996

ACEJ specializes in assisting undergraduate university students to study English and other languages abroad in short and long-term language programs in the U.S. and in other countries. Participants may choose from these programs:

Foreign Language Program (FLAP, organized by ACEJ and JSAF)

Global Learning Program (GLP) Foreign Language Program (FLAP) FLAP is a semester or an academic year study abroad program in which students may choose to study English or other languages. Through FLAP, students are placed at ACEJ/JSAF partner institutions where, in most cases, they take intensive language (English, Spanish, French, or Italian) courses. FLAP is jointly organized by ACEJ and its sister organization, the Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF), which has provided study abroad experiences for more than 800 Japanese university students at selected universities and colleges in U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, France, Italy, and South Africa since 2000. ACEJ provides all of the support services listed below in “ACEJ ESL Program Services” for students participating in FLAP programs including including weekly e-mail support during the first month and monthly contact from the second month to the end of the program. Destination Partners for FLAP ACEJ and JSAF work closely with university ESL programs, private ESL providers (ELS, Kaplan, Study Group, INTO, TALK, FLS, and Eurocentres), and other independent English schools, including the following: United States

American University, Washington, DC

Arcadia University, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio

California State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Northridge

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut

Colorado State University, INTO, Ft. Collins, Colorado

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (SUNY), Educational Skills Department, New York City, New York

Gallaudet University, Washington, DC

Georgetown University, CLED, Washington, DC

Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington

Humboldt State University, Arcata, Humboldt County, California

Indiana State University, INTERLINK, Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

IUPUI: Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri

Montana State University, INTERLINK, Bozeman, Montana

Northeastern University (American Classroom), Boston, Massachusetts

Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio

Oregon State University, INTO, Corvallis, Oregon

Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut (New)

  

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Saint Ambrose University, INTERLINK, Davenport, Iowa

Saint Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont

San Diego State University, San Diego, California

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California

Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California

Seattle Pacific University, INTERLINK, Seattle, Washington

Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee

University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY), Albany, New York

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

University of California, Davis, (UCD) Extension

University of California, Irvine, Extension

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension

University of California, San Diego, Extension

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, Colorado

University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi

University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

University of North Carolina, Greensboro, INTERLINK, Greensboro, North Carolina

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

University of South Florida, INTO, Tampa, Florida

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Washington, IELP, Seattle, Washington

Valparaiso University, INTERLINK, Valparaiso, Indiana

Washington State University, INTO, Pullman, Washington

Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Australia

Australian Catholic University

Flinders University

Griffith University

Swinburne University of Technology

University of New South Wales

University of Queensland

University of Western Australia

University of Wollongong

Canada

University of British Columbia, English Language Institute

University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies

Okanagan College

Simon Fraser University, ELC

France

Foundation Robert de Sorbon, Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne

Ireland

Dublin City University

Griffith College

Italy

Centro di Servizi Culturali per Stranieri, Università degli Studi di Firenze (The Cultural Centre for Foreigners, The University of Florence)

New Zealand

University of Auckland, ELA

University of Otago, LCE

Spain

Cursos Internacionales de la Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca University

United Kingdom

Glasgow Caledonian University, INTO

Newcastle University, INTO

Queen’s University, Belfast, INTO

Regent's University London

University of Arts London, Language Centre

University of East Anglia, INTO

University of Exeter, INTO

University of Sussex Global Learning Program (GLP) GLP is a study abroad program that provides qualified students with experiential learning

  

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opportunities abroad including service-learning, volunteer experiences, and internships in their fields in the U.S. and many other countries. Opportunities include: Students may wish to participate in individual short-term ESL programs or on-campus short-term ESL programs. ACEJ helps students with placement and application services as well as support and advice from the beginning to the end of the ESL program, all without charge. Specialized short-term programs for groups including the English Language and American Culture, Dual Language Immersion, English for Scientific Purposes, and International Relations Programs are offered in partnership with selected destination universities, such as Washington State University, Georgetown University, Montana State University. Hosts for these specialized group programs are chosen through a competitive proposal process. Global Certificate programs (such as TESOL certificate, Medical English certificate, Business English certificate) may be summer programs or longer programs. Special Activities ACEJ assists institutions of higher education with comprehensive campus internationalization through various special activities. The Long-term Education Administrators Program (LEAP) is a year-long (June to March) professional development program sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), which provides Japanese national university and MEXT administrators with an opportunity to improve their English as well as their knowledge of the U.S. higher education system and the operation of international programs at US universities. MEXT selects the lead administrative organization annually through a competitive grant proposal and bidding process. ACEJ has been awarded this grant for fifteen years and has worked closely with MEXT, in cooperation with Montana State University and Associates in Cultural Exchange (A.C.E.), to successfully design, develop, and implement the LEAP program. ACEJ Responsibilities ACEJ is responsible for recruitment and screening of students, advising, pre-departure orientation, language training, assistance with student visa procedures, travel and insurance assistance, application procedures, housing and meals,

academic advising, and counseling. ACEJ also provides 24-hour emergency contact while students are abroad. As a sponsoring organization, ACEJ pays application fees, tuition and university fees, as well as room and board, if these fees are fixed. In addition, ACEJ develops and maintains relationships with the hosting partner institutions. Destination Host Responsibilities The host university makes the admission decisions and provides appropriate non-immigrant visa forms, tuition and/or housing discounts or scholarships (if possible), university information including application procedure, admission requirements, student support services which the university or English program currently offers to all international students, a guarantee of dormitory housing (preferred when available) or homestay, and other services. ACEJ ESL Program Services: ACEJ supports and advises students during the process of choosing the school that best meets their individual goals, needs, and interests. The majority of participants are university undergraduate students, however, high school and university graduates have occasionally participated in ESL, only.

ACEJ provides every student with the following services:

Before departure: Individual advising and counseling for 1-1.5

hours (no charge) Appropriate and accurate information Completion of applications to host ESL

programs Arrangements for accommodation and

airport pick-up or shuttle service Travel assistance including student visa

application and flight booking through our partner travel agency

Health and travel insurance application through AIU travel insurance

Pre-departure orientation for 2.5-3 hours, including information about topics such as international cell phones, cash, passports, credit cards, etc.

Phone call for final check one week before departure

While studying abroad: Check-list of important things to do upon

arrival

  

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E-mail support while studying abroad 24 hour emergency assistance in Japanese

(Japan iR&C support desk) Report to students’ home universities Correspondence with parents

After completing the program: Certificate for completion of the program Periodic newsletter from ACEJ ACEJ reunion party Career support seminars Further educational opportunities abroad

 ACEJ Screening Process: ACEJ has a very careful and thorough screening process for students who wish to study ESL on a university campus. The first aspect of the screening process is to consider the students’ home universities. Most ACEJ sending partner universities are ranked in top 5% of Japanese universities. We select the best universities in order to recruit from a pool of students who already have good educational backgrounds. For the second part of the screening process, each student must undergo an intensive interview and counseling session with an ACEJ study abroad advisor. Most of these interviews are done in person (face-to-face), but if necessary, Skype is used. We are very careful to assess how serious and committed the student is to doing the work necessary to accomplish his/her academic goals. The study abroad advisor always asks about the student’s motivation for studying abroad and carefully evaluates his/her attitude to decide if the student is an appropriate candidate for the program. ACEJ requires each applicant to submit a medical information sheet in order for us to screen for physical or mental health issues. It is very important for us to know that a student is not suffering from mental illness. ACEJ Sending Japanese Partners Universities:

Ministry of Education (MEXT) Tokyo YMCA York Benimaru Foundation Japan Woman’s University (Private) Tokyo Junshin University (Private) Mie University (Public) Ishinomaki Senshu University (Private) Sophia University (Private)

Aoyama Gakuin University (Private) Tokyo Gakugei University (National) Toyo University (Private) Tokyo Keizai University (Private) Yokohama City University (Public) Yokohama National University (National) Nara Women’s University (National) Toyo Eiwa University (Private) Fukui Prefectural University (Public) Rikkyo University (Private) Otsuma Women’s University (Private) Otemon Gakuin University (Private) Seikei University (Private) Daito Bunka University (Private)

Individual students from many Japanese institutions of higher education including, but not limited to, the following, have participated in ACEJ programs:

Aoyama Gakuin University Aoyama Gakuin Women's College Chuo University Dokkyo University Doshisha University Ferris Women's University Gakushuin University Gakushuin Women’s College Hosei University J.F. Oberlin University Japan Women's University Kanagawa University Kansai University Keio University Kinki University Kobe University Kyoto University Kyoto Women's University Lakeland University of Japan Meiji University Nara Women's University Ochanomizu University Osaka Prefectural University Otemon Gakuin University Ritsumeikan University Ryukoku University Seigakuin University Seijo University Seikei University Sophia University Tamagawa University Tokyo Gakugei University Tokyo Institute of Technology Tokyo University

  

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Toyo University Tsuda College Waseda University

Yokohama City University Yokohama National University

And others

Official IELTS Test Centre

In Partnership with IDP Education

Certified: 2016 (JP112) Certified: 2018 (JP114)

Language Testing, Training, and Student Placement Services

The Official IELTS Test Centre in partnership with IDP Education (JP112 – Tokyo and JP 114 - Osaka) specializes in English language testing, and customer centered services. Through these services, we enable participants to expand their communication skills and facilitate their engagement in academic and professional global opportunities. The international English language testing system (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high stakes English language test with over 3 million tests taken in the past year in over 140 countries. The IELTS test is trusted by over 10,000 organizations, including universities, professional bodies, employers and migration authorities. IELTS is the only English language test that is accepted by all of the key immigration authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, for visa applications and migration purposes. Venues Testing services are currently offered at various locations in Japan: Fukushima, Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Okayama and Hiroshima.

JSAF – IELTS Academic Partners JSAF-IELTS has been working closely with the following Japanese universities to provide IELTS on campus: 1. -Aoyama Gakuin University 2. -Asia University 3. -Doshisha University 4. -Fukushima University 5. -Hiroshima University 6. -Hosei University 7. -J. F. Oberlin University 8. -Keio University 9. -Kindai University 10. -Konan University 11. -Kyoto University 12. -Kyoto Sangyo University 13. -Meiji University 14. -Musashino University 15. -Ochanomizu University 16. -Okayama University 17. -Osaka University 18. -Osaka Kyoiku University 19. -Osaka Sangyo University 20. -Otemon Gakuin University 21. -Ritsumeikan University 22. -Ryukoku University 23. -Seijo University 24. -Sophia University 25. -Tokyo Fuji University 26. -Tsuda College 27. -Yokohama City University 28. -Yokohama National University 29. Others  

  

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English Language Skills IELTS is designed to assess the four English language skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking, all of which participants need to be able to use if they wish to study, work, or live abroad. Two Versions IELTS offers a choice of two versions: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Both versions are comprised of four components to assess each of the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Three of these components − listening, reading and writing − are always taken on the same day, in the same session. The Academic and General Training versions include the same listening and speaking components, but different reading and writing components. The version of the test that participants choose to take, and the score they need to achieve, depends on both the visa requirements of their destination country and the requirements of the institution where they plan to study or work.

Each university, employer and immigration department sets their own IELTS requirements. Face-to-Face Speaking Test The speaking component is a face-to-face speaking test with a qualified and trained examiner who interacts with and assesses the test taker’s communicative skills in English. This prompts a more realistic performance from test takers than simply responding to recorded cues from a computer. Institutions and employers can, therefore, better be able to identify test takers who can communicate effectively in English. Scores IELTS results are designed to be simple and easy to understand. They are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). A score is given for each test component – listening, reading, writing and speaking. These individual scores are then averaged and rounded to produce an overall band score.

Contact Information: Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF) Tokyo Central Office: Mitsui Seimei Bldg. 1F, 1-4-15, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-0075 JAPAN

Tel: (81) (0)3-5287-2941 (JSAF) Tel: (81) (0)3-5287-2942 (ACEJ) Fax: (81) (0)3-5287-2943 E-mail: info@japanstudyabroad.org info@acej.org

Osaka Office: 5-1-1-701 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553-0003 U.S. Liaison Office: slambert@japanstudyabroad.org slambert@acej.org Web: www.japanstudyabroad.org www.acej.org/ www.jsaf-ieltsjapan.com

Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF) Mitsui Seimei Bldg. 1F, 1-4-15, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-0075 JAPAN Tel: (81) (0)3-5287-2941 (JSAF) Tel: (81) (0)3-5287-2942 (ACEJ) Fax: (81) (0)3-5287-2943 E-mail: info@japanstudyabroad.org; info@acej.org Web: www.japanstudyabroad.org; www.acej.org/;   www.jsaf-ieltsjapan.com